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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 831.76 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 831.76 and 189.33 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 831.76 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/831.76 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 831.76 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 157,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,476.65/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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